Inflation remains at 3.2% in Tarragona and the Ebre with increases in transport and hospitality

The consumer price index (CPI) remains stable at 3.2% in the Camp de Tarragona and Terres de l'Ebre regions during the month of May, despite skyrocketing inflation in some key sectors.

The latest data from the National Institute of Statistics (INE) show that transport and hospitality lead the increases, while food and footwear curb overall inflation.

The sectors with the highest price increases

Transport: a 6.4% increase with strong momentum

Transport is the group that has become the most expensive compared to a year ago, with year-on-year inflation rising from 5.5% in April to 6.4% in May. This increase directly affects residents who need to commute daily.

Hospitality and insurance, on the rise

Hospitality is also rising: from 4.2% to 5.1%. Insurance and financial products maintain a high inflation of 5.3%, a reminder that certain services continue to increase despite moderation in other sectors.

Factors containing the CPI in Tarragona and Ebre

Moderation in food and beverages

Prices for food and alcoholic beverages are among the few that do not worsen: they contribute to keeping the CPI stable, a bit kinder to people’s wallets.

Clothing and footwear, no surprises

Clothing and footwear have also remained without significant variations compared to previous months, helping to curb accumulated inflation.

Data, sources, and contact for more information

Official data from the INE

The data have been recently published by the National Institute of Statistics, which closely monitors price evolution in the area.

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Inflation resists falling, especially in basic services we have to pay for every day.

Source of the article: Editorial | ACN